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Hike the Hellman Park Trail

Whittier, California

3.0
4 mi / 850 ft gain

Turnbull Canyon, Rattlesnake Ridge, and Sumac Trail Loop

Whittier, California

4.22 mi / 761 ft gain

Turnbull Canyon Trail

Whittier, California

2.53 mi / 367 ft gain

Arroyo San Miguel Trail

Whittier, California

3.67 mi / 597 ft gain

Arroyo Pescadero and Deer Loop Trail

Whittier, California

2.68 mi / 246 ft gain

Sycamore Canyon Trail in Turnbull Canyon

Whittier, California

2.0
3.47 mi / 627 ft gain

Skyline Trail to Rattlesnake Ridge Trail

Hacienda Heights, California

4.62 mi / 427 ft gain

Nike Hill

South El Monte, California

3.96 mi / 919 ft gain

Ahwingna Trail

Hacienda Heights, California

3.22 mi / 741 ft gain

Places to stay

Coulter Group Campground

Palmdale, California

Coulter Group Campground

Meadow Group Campground

Palmdale, California

Meadow Group Campground

Bandido Group Campground

Pearblossom, California

Bandido Group Campground

Jackson Flats

Azusa, California

Jackson Flats

Huttopia Paradise Springs: Trappeur Tents

Huttopia Paradise Springs, California

Huttopia Paradise Springs: Trappeur Tents

From $177 / night

Lake Campground

Valyermo, California

Lake Campground

Guides and stories

The Best Post-Adventure Food

The Best Post-Adventure Food

Aaron Rickel Jones

Reservation Permits Needed To Reopen Trails Responsibly, Says Steve Gerhardt

Reservation Permits Needed To Reopen Trails Responsibly, Says Steve Gerhardt

Aaron Rickel Jones

The Mountains Are Calling, and I Let It Go to Voicemail

The Mountains Are Calling, and I Let It Go to Voicemail

Aaron Rickel Jones

Cub House Birthday Ride

Cub House Birthday Ride

Aaron Rickel Jones

The Dawn Mine Loop Trail (or how to train for backpacking last minute)

The Dawn Mine Loop Trail (or how to train for backpacking last minute)

Aaron Rickel Jones

#LAsucksforcycling -but- #LAsucksfordrivingmore

#LAsucksforcycling -but- #LAsucksfordrivingmore

Aaron Rickel Jones

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